First Known Use: 1626
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1breeze
noun \ˈbrēz\
Definition of BREEZE
1
a : a light gentle wind b : a wind of from 4 to 31 miles (6 to 50 kilometers) an hour
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Origin of BREEZE
probably from Spanish brisa northeast wind
2breeze
verb
: to move quickly and confidently
: to easily succeed at something
breezedbreez·ing
Full Definition of BREEZE
intransitive verb
1
: to move swiftly and airily <breezed past the protesters>
2
: to make progress quickly and easily <breezed through the exam> <breezed to victory>
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First Known Use of BREEZE
1907
3breeze
noun
Definition of BREEZE
: residue from the making of coke or charcoal
Origin of BREEZE
probably modification of French braise cinders — more at braise
First Known Use: 1726
BREEZE Defined for Kids
breeze
noun \ˈbrēz\
Definition of BREEZE for Kids
1
: a gentle wind
2
: something that is easy to do <The test was a breeze.>
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